By Blackfriars Bridge, I was now remembering the mysterious death of Roberto Calvi, who was known as ‘God’s Banker’ because of his work for the Vatican.

Source: https://www.counterpunch.org/2023/01/09/letter-from-london-take-me-to-the-river/

During this time, Southeastern services will be diverted into either Blackfriars, Cannon Street or Charing Cross, and buses will replace London Overground trains between Surrey Quays and Clapham Junction.

Source: https://londonnewsonline.co.uk/network-rail-works-on-south-london-tracks-to-cause-diversions-over-festive-period/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=network-rail-works-on-south-london-tracks-to-cause-diversions-over-festive-period

They had tried heading north on the parkway from Blackfriars bridge but were thwarted by another flooded section.

Source: https://lfpress.com/news/local-news/rain-warning-issued-for-london-middlesex-county